Move to Uppsala

With Stockholm Arlanda Airport less than 20 minutes away from Uppsala City, you’ll always be conveniently connected here. Explore our tips for making your move as smooth as possible. Check out our check list below, learn what documents, visas and permits you might need, how the Swedish tax system and social insurance works.

Preparing your documents

Know what passports, permits and visas you’ll need to make your move to Sweden.

Visas and work permits

Registering with the Tax Agency

Swedish taxes

Uppsala is an easy destination, what ever way you chose to travel.

Getting to Uppsala

Moving your belongings

If your stay in Sweden is longer than 365 days, you are usually entitled to certain residence-based benefits. Here’s how they work.

Social insurance

Check list

Use our essential to-do list and make your move to Sweden and Uppsala extra smooth.

Before you arrive

Sort out your passports, visas and work permits Find somewhere to live Apply for childcare or school Find out about medical and health insurance

When you arrive

Register with the Tax Agency Open a Swedish bank account Understand how Swedish tax works Register with the Social Insurance Agency

Meet our internationals

“When we got to experience the tranquility and the beautiful environment in Uppsala, we were absolutely convinced that this was the place where we would live.” Antoine Boussaert

More voices from Uppsala

Did you know...

… Uppsala’s two universities are affiliated with no less than 500 other universities.

Upcoming events in Uppsala

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Buying a home in Sweden

05 Dec 2022

MS Teams Meeting

Are you interested in buying a home in Sweden but not sure how to get started?

In this seminar we welcome two local realtors in Uppsala, Anna Lindholm Eriksson and Micaela McClafferty with Riksmäklaren Uppsala, to provide a crash course in buying a home in Sweden.

Ask the Hub

07 Dec 2022

MS Teams Meeting

Note: Ask the Hub will be held on the first Wednesday of every month. Need some advice about moving to or living in Uppsala? With our "Ask the Hub" service you can book a 15-minute digital session the first Wednesday of every month to discuss your questions, get advice or just see a friendly face.

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Board Game Night

08 Dec 2022

In-person (External event)

Drivhuset is hosting a Board Game Night at BASE10. Now you have the chance to play brand new Board Games developed by entrepreneurs in Uppsala before everyone else. Let’s play and have a night of fun games, happy faces and loud laughter!